Windows continues to dominate the PC gaming sphere, a reality underscored by the latest results from Valve’s May 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. Despite ongoing talk of Linux’s momentum, these numbers paint a more nuanced picture, revealing the challenges faced by Valve’s own SteamOS even...
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As end-of-support for Windows 10 draws near, evidence is mounting that the PC gaming landscape is shifting—perhaps more quickly than many expected. This sea change is readily apparent in the latest results from Steam’s highly influential Hardware and Software Survey, which has become an industry...
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Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for May 2025 reveals a significant shift in the gaming community's operating system preferences, with Windows 11 now leading the pack. The survey indicates that Windows 11 has reached a new high, capturing 58.3% of the market share among Steam...
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The end of Windows 10 is no longer a distant speculation—it is an officially scheduled event, with Microsoft having set October 14, 2025, as the definitive date when security updates and technical support for Windows 10 will cease. For millions of users, particularly the gaming community, this...
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You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...
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Steam’s April 2025 Hardware and Software Survey paints a revealing portrait of gaming’s ever-evolving landscape, highlighting clear trends in graphics and processor adoption as well as the enduring influence of Microsoft’s operating systems. Each month, Valve’s survey quietly steers the...
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As the sunset of Windows 10 support nears—a landmark date set by Microsoft for October 14, 2025—an increasing number of gamers are making the leap to Windows 11. Valve’s recent Steam Hardware and Software survey for April 2025 provides revealing insights into this evolving landscape, shedding...
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With the end of Windows 10 support drawing closer, a significant shift is underway in the gaming community: more and more players are migrating to Windows 11, marking a notable change in operating system preferences across the global PC gaming landscape. According to Valve’s most recent Steam...
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The clock is ticking for Windows 10. Microsoft is set to end support for one of its most beloved operating systems on October 14, 2025, drawing a definitive line under an era that has shaped personal computing for almost a decade. Yet, despite its looming expiration date and the steady drumbeat...
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Windows gamers are buzzing with excitement as the newest Steam Hardware and Software survey for March 2025 reveals a clear shift in operating system preferences—Microsoft’s Windows 11 has now overtaken its predecessor as the go-to platform. This shift isn’t just a minor upgrade; it signals a...
Windows 11’s rising popularity among gamers is more than just a trend—it’s a reflection of how gaming enthusiasts are embracing advanced features and performance improvements. As more Windows 10 users consider upgrading before support officially ends, the Steam Hardware and Software survey...
In a surprising twist amid Microsoft’s relentless push for Windows 11, a recent Steam survey reveals that nearly 44.41% of PC gamers still swear by Windows 10. Despite the allure of newer features and a modern interface in Windows 11, many gamers remain loyal to an operating system they trust...
In a landscape where operating systems are the unsung heroes powering our daily digital lives, a surprising revelation has come to light: despite the rapid march of progress in Windows 11, almost half of the Steam community remains rooted in Windows 10. With Windows 10's end-of-life (EOL)...
In a recent and fascinating twist in the gaming world, Windows 11 has surged ahead to become the most popular operating system among PC gamers. According to a comprehensive Steam Hardware Survey conducted in January 2025, a striking 53% of the surveyed gaming systems now run on Windows 11...
Move over Windows 10; there's a new sheriff in town, and it's got gamers hooked. Windows 11 has officially crossed the halfway mark on Steam's December 2024 Hardware and Software Survey, clocking in with 54.96% of gamers running their setups on Microsoft's latest operating system. Yes, among...
The November 2024 Steam Hardware Survey is out, and it delivers some eye-popping insights into what's happening behind the scenes with gamers’ hardware and OS preferences. Drumroll, please—Windows 11 just saw its usage spike by a solid 4.18% among Steam users in a single month! Meanwhile...
If you’ve been wondering whether Windows 11 is finally winning over the gaming community, hold onto your controllers — the latest data from Valve’s Hardware and Software Survey reveals that nearly 53% of Steam users are now sporting Microsoft’s latest operating system. This marks a significant...
In a pivotal transition within the gaming community, it seems that Windows 11 has finally edged out Windows 10, capturing the hearts—and the systems—of many gamers. According to the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey, Windows 11 now commands an impressive 51.97% of the platform's user base...
In a landmark shift within the gaming community, Windows 11 has now secured a majority share of the Steam hardware survey, boasting 51.9% of users running Microsoft's latest operating system. This notable achievement underscores the growing acceptance and adoption of Windows 11 among gamers, a...
October 2024 marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, as revealed by Steam's latest Hardware Survey. For the first time, Windows 11 users now outnumber those still on Windows 10 within the Steam gaming community, signaling a pivotal shift in the...